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Global Geopolitical Flashpoints: UK War Readiness, Ukraine, Middle East, Pakistan

Multiple conflict signals emerged simultaneously: UK warns of war readiness within 1,000 days, a drone attack hits Zaporizhzhia, Yemen's hospitals are collapsing, and Pakistan's military is crushing Imran Khan's last provincial government.

What we know

The UK Defence Secretary warned the UK must be ready for war in 1,000 days. In Ukraine, a drone attack on a Zaporizhzhia bus killed one and injured 30. In Yemen, 52% of Taiz hospitals are out of service with dialysis patients dying. In Pakistan, the military removed the last Imran Khan-aligned provincial government. DCinvestor separately floated a scenario where Netanyahu losing and a US blue sweep could be initially bullish but warns Trump could escalate on Iran to recover credibility.

By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.